You have not been following Iowa football if you believe there is really ever a QB competition.
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There is ALWAYS a QB competition AFTER a veteran starting QB graduates. It's also always done in quite a fair way at Iowa too. Fans obviously have opinions ... but those opinions are largely uninformed and/or under-informed ... so they're not worth crap.
Once Petras graduates ... it should be interesting to see how the QB competition plays out.
Hogan is spaced well in terms of eligibility and fits the Stanley/Petras "mold" ... however, Labas brings more of a Ricky Stanzi mobility to the mix. May makes things even more intriguing ... because it's like he's a mix of BOTH.
Hell ... given the covid year ... and given the fact that the Iowa coaches really like Alex Padilla ... Padilla is just a "covid- redshirt freshman" this year. It's not unthinkable for him to stick around and take advantage of all the extra time in the program.
Things could get really interesting indeed!
youre not the sharpest tool in the shed ay?
Yeah ... absolutely. There's always a competition ... it's just that usually the incumbent QB can maintain their lead over the competitors. However, just as you pointed out ... that's not always the case.
Like the programs that have frequent coaching changes, programs that have frequent QB controversies usually suck. KF has had two in season competitions in his entire time at Iowa and won of those (Ricky Stanzi v Jake C) last all of a game and half, notwithstanding Jake C had actually played better but clearly was a much more limited player. The Jake R v. CJ drifted along all year. Another brave call for the staff because CJ had in no way played better than Jake R but the staff recognized CJ having a stronger arm and some superior assets.
Pretty happy we stuck with Spencer right about now.
Seriously, don't sleep on Joey Labas. He's mobile and a good thrower.
Pretty happy we stuck with Spencer right about now.
Seriously, don't sleep on Joey Labas. He's mobile and a good thrower.
That’s absurd. You just don’t know what you’re talking about.
I don’t care who it is as long as they can run even just a little bit makes the O way more dangerous.
I know zero about QB play but I think Labas is the guy I hope breaks out. Love how he plays. Really athletic QB.
Its because we see the recruitment, get excited. Then never see the kid, could be they suck, they could transfer..., may not be the best in practice so never get the chance.
Its a mystery with a lot of QBs that roll through Iowa. Lately all the recruits look promising, its a shame we can't play them all.
I’ve heard the staff REALLY likes Labas. We shall see.
Please. Please. Please. Give us a QB that can scramble.
I said Please god damnit!
All 3 backup QBs we currently have plus May are more mobile than both Petras is and Stanley was. Our next QB will at least be able to move a little bit.
Someone on the OSU board said: "Wisconsin really looked great when they had the dual threat QB in Russell Wilson. Then they never recruited another guy like him." I pointed out Brad Banks was pretty special too, but was unfortunately the stylistic exception, not the rule, at Iowa. Tate was pretty similar in some ways, but really the archetype at Iowa is Nate Stanley.
I like our QBs in general, but it seems we could go up a notch if we diversified the offense more.
I mean, we wouldn't have beaten Purdue in 2002 without Banks' 45 yard draw. That is a huge weapon to have at our disposal. Watching Petras scramble is really painful.
I like our QBs in general, but it seems we could go up a notch if we diversified the offense more.
I mean, we wouldn't have beaten Purdue in 2002 without Banks' 45 yard draw. That is a huge weapon to have at our disposal. Watching Petras scramble is really painful.
The kid looks really good! Receivers who can separate and catch the ball are a big plus as well!
Wait until BF gets ahold him 🙁
Exactly.
Chances are he regresses upon his arrival in Iowa City. #firebrianferentz #firebarnett
Don't write off Joey Labas. He has a good running instinct and HS video shows he sees running lanes open and knows when to take off.
I'm for starting Labas right now. Other schools can simplify their game plans to put their best athletes on the field. The kid has been studying the Iowa offense for two years with Ricky Stanzi as a personal coach.
Let's make history. Someone pulls the surprisingly good freshman off the bench somewhere every season.
I'm for starting Labas right now. Other schools can simplify their game plans to put their best athletes on the field. The kid has been studying the Iowa offense for two years with Ricky Stanzi as a personal coach.
Let's make history. Someone pulls the surprisingly good freshman off the bench somewhere every season.
Maybe we can hire Carson's offensive coordinator, too.
Here are the video highlights:
It's not a simple either/or question.
Is there a quarterback competition every year? Yes
But...is it carefully managed? Yes
Might the way that's done emphasize minimizing mistakes and ball control more than playmaking? Yes
Great managers and CEOs recruit the best talent they can, then they allow that talent to flourish.
Is there a quarterback competition every year? Yes
But...is it carefully managed? Yes
Might the way that's done emphasize minimizing mistakes and ball control more than playmaking? Yes
Great managers and CEOs recruit the best talent they can, then they allow that talent to flourish.
I hope this kid gets serious looks early on when he gets to Iowa City and gets a chance to use his feet. He can move.Maybe we can hire Carson's offensive coordinator, too.
Here are the video highlights:
I assume KF/BF thought they could protect Petras this season and this year's OL disaster is highlighting Petras shortcomings. If KF/BF have any brains, they wil pick someone else to be the Annointed One next spring and any change is going to be an upgrade in QB mobility. Petras will transfer out,
Or they can keep Petras, next year OL not going to be much better, and the complaints on BF are going to get a lot worse. Offenses finishing in the lower 10 percentile is not a good resume builder for BF. He won't get the IOwa job after KF gone and BF won't even get another offensive coordinator job with these type of puke offenses.
KF definitely doesn't like in season QB controversy but even he will cut bait on a guy that can't get the job done. Petras is not very good QB and he won't be transferring to a P5 school.
He better quit moving if he wants to be a starter at Iowa. Too many things can go wrong when a quarterback moves or (heavens) leaves the pocket.
Agree. The line might be better but still we'd need like the 1985 or 2001 lines to keep Spencer protected. This OL coach won't be around for season 3 if next season is anything like this season's line.
I do not think Alex is the answer. Having seen only the video available, and Joey's is all HS video, the jump will be to one of those two. I think Labas is the better answer.
Kirk Ferentz knows the game. A coach's value is gone when the donors become dissatisfied. The big $ guys are not dissatisfied but everyone has been slapped in the face the last two weeks. Pretty hard to imagine the coaches are unaware.
No reflection on the kid, who I am sure is a fine young man, but Ferentz and O'Keefe are certainly no QB Whisperers.
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